Voice of the Outer Banks – Outer Banks Veterans Week begins November 4th

Author: Posted story October 31, 2024

Writing Workshop for Outer Banks Veterans

Outer Banks Veterans Concert

Outer Banks Veterans Week Directory

Each November, Dare Arts partners with local businesses and artists to host Outer Banks Veterans Week, which this year runs from November 4-11. The purpose of Outer Banks Veterans Week is to showcase the Outer Banks as a welcoming place for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families through special events and ceremonies. Dare Arts is planning two special events during Outer Banks Veterans Week, featuring award-winning musicians from across the country known for supporting veterans through the arts.

“I think being able to spend time with each other and share our personal experiences is a huge source of inspiration and empowerment,” said Dare Arts Program Director Robert Rogers.

Writing Workshop for Outer Banks Veterans

“The Outer Banks Veterans Writing Workshop is an opportunity to explore community, identity, and a sense of belonging. It emphasizes the importance of listening to participants and allowing their interests and needs to shape the work in a safe and supportive space.”

Co-founder Soldiers’ songs and voices Tony Rosario, Founder Veterans Letter Project Ron Capps and singer, songwriter and producer Jana Pochop will host the 12th annual Veteran Songwriting Workshop on Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th. There are only five spots left for the songwriting workshop, which is free to active-duty veterans. military personnel and members of their families.
Although the workshop is free, pre-registration is required. You can register online at DareArts.org/veterans or by calling Dare Arts at 252-473-5558.

Outer Banks Veterans Concert

The same musicians will perform folk, Americana and indie music at the Outer Banks Veterans Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Pioneer Theater in Manteo.
Concert tickets are $5 with military or veteran’s ID and $10 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online at ThePioneerTheater.com and at the door.

Outer Banks Veterans Week Directory

In addition to these two key events, there are also veteran events, ceremonies and special events from the South Coast to Hatteras Island that are listed in the Outer Banks Veterans Week Directory.

A free digital directory can be found at DareArts.org/veteransdirectory.

For more information about Outer Banks Veterans Week, visit DareArts.org/veterans or call 252.473.5558.

Thank you to the Institute of Coastal Studies and the Manteo Hotel for sponsoring Outer Banks Veterans Week. This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. This project is sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Former Buxton Naval Station

Former defense site

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a presentation that will provide an update on the current response efforts and provide information about the Recovery Advisory Council. An open day will follow the presentation.

The Buxton Naval Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) facility was used by the United States Navy as a submarine monitoring station. The US Coast Guard subsequently used the property until it was returned to the National Park Service. USACE is conducting a response to remove visible oil-contaminated soil and is conducting confirmatory soil sampling of areas along the beach and dunes that have an odor and sheen.

Follow-up activities include comprehensive soil and groundwater sampling in the project area to determine the nature and extent of oil contamination.

USACE will hold a meeting November 4, 2024, from 19:00 to 21:00. at the Fessenden Center located at 46830 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920.

For more information, visit the project website: Buxton Naval Facility (army.mil) or email [email protected].